Atlanta Braves vs Texas Rangers: Analysis & Picks 5/17/2023

Atlanta Braves vs Texas Rangers: Analysis & Picks 5/17/2023

May 17, 2023

 

 

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For the last game of this three-game interleague series, the Texas Rangers will host the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday at Globe Life Field in Arlington. The series is currently tied 1-1, with a win for each team. The Braves won the first game 12-0 and the Rangers won the second game 7-4. Texas is currently in 1st place in the American League West and 3rd in the American League, while Atlanta is currently in 1st in the National League East and 2nd in the National League.

 

The Texas Rangers are coming to this game with a win in the second game of the series against the Braves. They are in good form, winning 7 games from their last 10, with an ERA of 4.35, a batting average of .276 and outscored opponents by 11 runs in those 10 last games. There is no team in the league averaging more runs per game than them. They have been basically carrying on despite Corey Seager’s injury. In both OBP and slugging percentage, the Rangers are fifth. Adolis Garcia leads a team that ranks 9th in home runs hit with 11. Additionally, Garcia leads MLB in RBIs. Starting pitcher for Texas will be Nathan Eovaldi with a record of 5-2, an ERA of 2.70, a WHIP of .99 and 56 strikeouts.

 

Let’s check the latest MLB news, stats and MLB expert picks for Braves vs Rangers. We’ve plenty of MLB Predictions for you to consider.

 

After defeating the Rangers 12-0 in the first game of the series on Monday, the Braves suffered a 7-4 loss to them on Tuesday. Atlanta is five wins ahead of the Miami Marlins for first place in the NL East despite going 1-5 in its last six games. Atlanta’s offense, which ranks fifth in runs per game, shouldn’t be overlooked either. They rank 5th in walk rate while ranking 3rd in home runs, OBP, slugging percentage, and OBP. Additionally, the Braves are 29/34 (85.3%) in attempts to steal bases. Starting on the mound for Atlanta will be Spencer Strider with a record of 4-1, an ERA of 2.70, a WHIP of .92 and 79 strikeouts.

 

Atlanta Braves vs Texas Rangers Game Information

 

  • Date: 05/17/2023
  • Time: 08:05 PM ET
  • Location: Globe Life Field.
  • How to Watch Braves vs Rangers:MLB.TV
  • Live Stream: MLB.TV

 

Braves vs Rangers Betting Lines

 

Rangers are +130 according to our Vegas MLB Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $130. On the other side, Braves are –145 according to the Vegas MLB Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $68.97.

The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines have Rangers at a 43.48% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Braves have 59.18% probability of finishing the game with the W.

 

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